Section 3 Vibration
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 7 Other Ship Types and Systems - Chapter 12 Passenger and Crew Accommodation Comfort - Section 3 Vibration

Section 3 Vibration

3.1 Assessment criteria

3.1.1 Where a space is occupied by both passengers and crew, the more stringent of the relevant requirements apply unless agreed between the Builder and Owner and this agreement advised to LR.

3.1.2 The limits apply to vertical, longitudinal and transverse vibrations which are to be assessed separately.

3.1.3 Under test conditions specified in Pt 7, Ch 12, 4.2 Test conditions, the applicable vibration levels specified in Table 12.3.1 Passenger ship - Maximum vibration levels and Table 12.3.2 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels should not be exceeded.

3.1.4 Acceptance of vibration levels greater than those specified in Table 12.3.1 Passenger ship - Maximum vibration levels and Table 12.3.2 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels may be considered for assignment of the applicable class notation where agreed between the Owner, Builder and LR.

Table 12.3.1 Passenger ship - Maximum vibration levels

Standard: ISO 20283-5
Units: Frequency weighted velocity level (1–80 Hz), mm/s r.m.s.
  Acceptance Numeral
Location 1 2 3
Passenger cabin Luxury 1,5 1,8 2,1
Passenger cabin Standard 1,8 2,1 2,4
Public spaces 2,0 2,5 3,0
Open recreation decks 2,5 3,0 3,5

Note The vibration level may be exceeded by 0,3 mm/s in the ship's aft body directly above the propellers.

Table 12.3.2 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels

Standard: ISO 20283-5
Units: Frequency weighted velocity level (1–80 Hz), mm/s r.m.s.
Location  
Accommodation and navigation spaces 3,5
Work spaces 5,0

3.2 Passenger accommodation and public spaces

3.2.1 Passenger spaces are to comply with the overall vibration levels specified in Table 12.3.1 Passenger ship - Maximum vibration levels and Table 12.3.2 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels.

3.2.2 No more than 20 per cent of all passenger spaces/areas and public spaces should exceed the relevant vibration criteria specified in Table 12.3.1 Passenger ship - Maximum vibration levels and Table 12.3.2 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levelsby more than 0,3 mm/s.

3.3 Crew accommodation and work spaces

3.3.1 Crew spaces are to comply with the overall vibration levels specified in Table 12.3.2 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels.


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